Frequently Asked Questions

APPLICANT QUESTIONS

• What are the requirements to become a resident in the Family Medicine Residency Program?
  Please refer to ERAS and the How To Apply section of our website for this information. 
• What are your USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 minimum score and maximum attempts requirements? 

  We review applications holistically, so while we do not have a required score minimum, our preferred USMLE Step 2 score is greater than 245 and preferred maximum number of attempts is 2.

• What are your COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 minimum score and maximum attempts requirements? 

  We review applications holistically, so while we do not have a required score minimum, our preferred COMLEX Level 1 score is greater than 525 and our preferred COMLEX Level 2  score is greater than 555 and preferred maximum number of attempts is 2.

• Do you require both Step 1 and Step 2 exams to be granted an interview?

  We require a pass on Step 1 to be granted an interview. Both Step 1 and Step 2 CK must be passed for an applicant to be ranked.

• At the time of application, do you require the ECFMG Certificate?

  No, we do not. 

• Do you require U.S. clinical experience?

  Yes. We require a minimum of 1 year U.S. clinical experience.

• How many years post-graduation will you accept applicants?

  We interview applicants whose year of graduation is not more than 3 years prior to when they'd start residency.

• Do you accept J1 visa or sponsor H1 visas?

  We accept J1 visas. We do not sponsor H1 visas.

• What are your Letter of Recommendation requirements?

  Three letters of recommendation are required. 

• Will interviews be held on person, virtually, or both?

  We will hold interviews virtually.

• Will you be hosting a Second Look?

  Yes, the date for this will be announced at a later date.

• When is your application deadline?

  Our application deadline is November 30, 2023.

ALUMNI QUESTIONS

• How can I get verification of training?
  Send an email to Program Assistant, Niya Loveless, at nloveless@msm.edu detailing your first and last name while in the Family Medicine Residency program and your year of graduation. If this request is coming from a third party, please also include a current signed release from the program graduate. We are only able to verify program participation for Family Medicine Residency program graduates. Please allow 5 business days to process this request.
• How can I get a copy of my certificate of insurance?
  Please contact Glenda Smith at glesmith@msm.edu with the Risk Management office to process this request. You will need to allow 5-10 business days to process this request. 
• How can I get a verification of employment?
  Please contact LaToya Scroggins at lscroggins@msm.edu in the Office of Human Resources to process this request.
• How can I get my PSLF form completed?

  The form is now able to be completed electronically. When asked for the employer’s email address please enter HROPS@MSM.EDU.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

• How can I request a slot for observership?

  Morehouse School of Medicine Programs do not offer observerships.

• How can I make a request for sub-internships?

  Inquiries about Sub-I's are managed by our Undergraduate Medical Education Division. These requests should be made through our Office of the Registrar at regoffice@msm.edu.